The climate in Charleston during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Charleston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 7°C 44.5°F |
| Average temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charleston with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Charleston in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 53mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1°C 33.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 108mm 4.3ins |